Author: Vincent Osuwo

Pope Leo XIII renewed his call for peace in the Middle East on Sunday, calling for an end to the war and the reopening of dialogue. “Dear brothers and sisters, for two weeks the peoples of the Middle East have suffered the atrocious violence of war,” the US pontiff said at his weekly Angelus prayer at the Vatican. “Thousands of innocent people have been killed, and countless others have been forced to flee their homes. “I renew my closeness to all those who have lost loved ones in the attacks that have hit schools, hospitals, and residential areas,” he added.…

Political thugs on Friday night attacked the newly appointed Benue State Peoples Democratic Party media consultant, Bemgba Iortyom. The attack happened less than 24 hours after the state PDP secretary, Mr. Dan Nyikwagh, announced his appointment in a statement issued and made available to journalists in Makurdi. Iortyom narrated his ordeal to journalists on Saturday. He said, “Last night, on George Akume Way, in the heart of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, I was attacked by unknown persons, and, though I managed to escape, my car, a Peugeot 406 saloon, was set ablaze and burnt to ashes. “The assailants, numbering…

The National President of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria, Haruna Danjuma, has urged the Federal Government to cancel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme if it cannot ensure the safety of corps members across the country. Danjuma made the request amid mounting fears about corps members’ security following reports of kidnappings, killings, and attacks around the country. The PTA president stated on Saturday that parents were increasingly concerned about the dangers that young graduates confront during their mandated national service year. “On behalf of parents, we are not happy with what is happening. It is painful to lose a…

Atletico Madrid earned a 1-0 La Liga victory, which was overshadowed by Getafe defender Abdel Abqar’s red card for touching the genitals of their striker Alexander Sorloth. Nahuel Molina’s long-range goal into the top corner in the eighth minute gave the hosts the lead, but seven minutes after the second half began, the game deteriorated into chaos. Miguel Ángel Ortiz, the referee, stopped play and signaled for a video assistance referee (VAR) to look for a potential red-card infraction. Replays on the large screens at Estadio Metropolitano revealed that after an off-the-ball dispute, Abqar touched Sorloth’s groin. In response, the…

Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest scorer in Premier League history as his late goal helped Arsenal defeat Everton on Saturday. Before Arsenal substitute Viktor Gyokeres tapped home in the 89th minute after Jordan Pickford misjudged Dowman’s cross, it appeared as though Everton would thwart the Gunners and fight to a well-earned draw. Then, in an attempt to equalize with a stoppage-time corner, the visitors poured everyone forward. Pickford was stuck upfield, though, and Dowman outran two defenders before sprinting off to throw the ball into the empty net and cause chaos inside Emirates Stadium. With his goal, Dowman (16…

Newcastle United delivered a blow to Chelsea as Anthony Gordon’s first-half goal clinched a rare away win at Stamford Bridge. In front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, Gordon scored the game-winning goal in the 18th minute as the Blues were jeered off at Stamford Bridge and lost to the Magpies at home for the first time since 2012. Chelsea had taken the lead at the beginning, missing a free header through Wesley Fofana before creating more opportunities for Alejandro Garnacho, Cole Palmer, and Enzo Fernández. However, Gordon opened the score from close range after Joe Willock broke Chelsea’s offside trap…

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring form as Galatasaray cruised to a 3–0 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir in a Turkish Süper Lig clash on Saturday. The Super Eagles’ striker was among the goal scorers as Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance at home, strengthening their push for the league title. Osimhen’s goal helped put the game beyond the visitors, as the Istanbul giants dominated from tip to finish. Galatasaray scored in the second half through Wilfried Singo in the 57th minute, following relentless pressure on the Başakşehir defenders. Osimhen extended their lead in the 66th minute, leaving the visitors with a…

The Super Eagles have conveyed their sympathies on the passing of Henry Nwosu, a former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, who died at the age of 62. In a statement issued on its official X platform on Saturday, the national team expressed condolences to the late midfielder’s family and recalled his involvement in Nigeria’s historic victory at the 1980 AFCON. “We commiserate with the family of Henry Nwosu on his passing. A member of Nigeria’s historic squad that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations. Rest in peace!” the statement read. Chronicle NG reports that Nwosu…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, who died on Saturday at the age of 62. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, the President joined the Nigerian football community in mourning the late Super Eagles legend. The president described Nwosu as an exceptionally skilled player whose artistry on the pitch left a lasting impact on the game. “President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62,” the statement read. He also recalled Nwosu’s early brilliance in the national team, particularly his “brilliance on the…

A former Super Eagles midfielder, Henry Nwosu, has reportedly passed away at the age of 62. The death of the Imo State-born midfielder was announced on Saturday morning by former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner Segun Odegbami on social media. “Henry Nwosu passes on! “After five days in the hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 am this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday. “It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to…